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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.23, 1,423.99 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.23, 1,423.99 and 401.41 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.23 : 1,423.99 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.23/1,423.99 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.23x = 1,423.99 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.23x = 571,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,608.39/949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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